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Forty-one catalytic converters stolen through Oceanside so far in 2022
PARKSVILLE - They’re valuable and quick to remove, making catalytic converters easy pickings for local thieves. A rash of the thefts have occurred through the first months of 2022, sometimes in ...
Jun 30, 2022
More ferry cancellations between Nanaimo-Vancouver for start of Canada Day long weekend
NANAIMO - Local ferry crossings just got a whole lot busier and the long weekend hasn’t even officially started. Ongoing engine issues with the Queen of Alberni has forced BC Ferries to announce...
Jun 30, 2022
Nanaimo NightOwls preparing for showcase of local baseball talent
NANAIMO - The results won’t count in the West Coast League (WCL) standings, but plenty is still on the line for a host of local ball players over the next week. The upstart Nanaimo NightOwls wil...
Jun 30, 2022
‘I’m so grateful:’ thousands of free books donated to Nanaimo area youth
NANAIMO - A non-profit organization teaming up with Vancouver Island University to give away 18,000 books for needy mid Island service providers. First Book Canada in conjunction with four publishers ...
Jun 30, 2022
No Island fire bans ahead of Canada Day, but ‘use fire responsibly’
NANAIMO - It’s an official green light to spark safely over the Canada Day long weekend. No additional fire bans, encompassing things from campfires to burn barrels, will be put in place for the...
Jun 29, 2022
Mechanical issues cancelling some Nanaimo-Vancouver sailings
NANAIMO - Continued issues with a BC Ferries vessel is complicating pre-long weekend travel. An issue with the engine on board the Queen of Alberni earlier cancelled the 12:15 p.m. crossing from Nanai...
Jun 29, 2022
Dual holidays kicking off busy summer season for BC Ferries
NANAIMO - It’s routinely one of the busier long weekends for ferry travel, however this year see vessels a little extra crowded. Both Canada Day on Friday, July 1 and American Independence Day o...
Jun 28, 2022
Horgan announces plan to step down as B.C. Premier
VICTORIA - B.C. Premier John Horgan has announced he is preparing to resign as Premier. During a Tuesday, June 28 announcement from Victoria, Horgan said his health was a major factor in his decision ...
Jun 28, 2022
‘Community makes the success of a team:’ new Nanaimo Clippers owners bring extensive experience
NANAIMO - Months of speculation are officially over with a new owner for the Nanaimo Clippers. The British Columbia Hockey League’s board of governors announced Tuesday, June 28, an investment g...
Jun 28, 2022
Kilograms of cocaine seized by Nanaimo Mounties following rollover crash
NANAIMO - Local Mounties confirmed they intercepted two kilograms of cocaine following an April car crash in the city. The April 16 crash occurred on Estevan Rd. behind the Co-Op gas station at Brooks...
Jun 28, 2022
